Leaving West Australia

They say it's not over until it's over...but when we start doing long days in the car, heading south and then east...it certainly feels like we are on our way home.
I feel a little heartbroken, party because are heading home, but mostly because we are leaving West Australia, and have loved it so much more than we expected to.
I read this quote on a brochure from New Norcia...
"The only hardship of coming here, is leaving" So true.

Not so long ago we would dread long trips in the car. Actually I remember 2.5 hours being a bit of a benchmark, any further would be deemed too far, too long and way too painful. During this trip we have spent really long days in the car, driven all day sometimes...and you know what, I can honestly say I have (for the most part) loved our long drives.
I love long trips in the car...there, I said it.
The sense of adventure, the feeling of complete freedom, and most of all experiencing just how vast this wonderful country of ours really is...

Friday 24 Sept -Denham to New Norcia = 700km

New Norcia is one of the most picturesque towns we have visited. Australia's only monastic town, it was founded in 1847 as an aboriginal mission and is now home to a community of Benedictine monks. It is possible to stay here in this peaceful place...and live with the monks for a while. The buildings are just glorious, if it weren't for the gum trees you might think you were in Europe somewhere.

The soccer ball keeps the boys busy..


The original orphanage...for aboriginal girls


The monastery..



Cazz x







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